PARENT CHAT

WITH 7ASEPTEMBER 30TH 2014

CLUSTER COMMUNICATION

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Edmodo Used for all core class information: Homework, tests, upcoming eventsParents can sign upThere is an App (not as friendly

as efficient as

logging into

the computer)

EDMODO – WEEK AT A GLANCE

Edmodo

EDMODO – MONTHLY CALENDAR

Students can color code their classes!

CODES FOR GRADE SPEED

MSG

Note section will show:•Absent •Not turned in•Missing (MSG) (counts as a zero until work is completed)

Grade has not been entered

Zero Effort, Week expired not able to turn in assignment

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EXCThis assignment is excused. The student will not have to make up this assignment

1 Indicates assignment has been seen, but it needs to be redone.

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PLEASE HELP US WITH MISSING WORK!

75 out of 130 students earned a free dress pass this six weeks

•Check Grade speed on a regular basis•Remember to sign the late work form•If in doubt ask the teacher

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The importance of 7th grade year What is used in your students HS

Requirements 7th Grade GPA 7th Grade Stanford Scores 7th Grade STAAR Scores 7th Grade Conduct 8th Grade first six weeks report card

420 Calculator

MATH NEWS…Math question of the day

Does your child have math homework everyday?

YES!•Active participation is encouraged by all students•Textbooks have been handed out! Yay!!!!

Go Math! TextbookEach student has received their textbook and should bring to class each dayStudents have been given login/passwords for online textbookStudents may write in their textbook but may NOT tear any pages out of their textbookHold students accountable for showing their work for each assignment

•Justify/Explain vs. Show work

ELA NEWS …

Science News…

•Raise grade by doing extra credit! Extra Credit will start next six weeks. Complete one Science Current Event (located on cluster blog).

•Study class notes and read text book daily, not just when we have a test or quiz.

•Late work will bring grades down!

•Currently working on Cells, next Heredity, and lastly Body Systems.

•Ask to see your child's Interactive Notebook.

History News….

2nd six weeksExploration of Texas and Mission SettlementsHistory Fair Due DatesRough draft of Annotated Bibliography October 15-16Rough draft of Process Paper November 7Final Projects (Annotated Bibliography & Process Paper) Nov. 24 (Blue) & Nov. 25 (Green)

•Physical Changes•Grades•Behavior/Attitude•Friends #1!•Cell Phones/Internet

“The Roller Coaster Year”Get Ready for EVEN MORE Changes!

Questions?????

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